Nowadays boxers use mainly three defensive guards and every fighter change slightly the guards, which are chosen depending on their preferences as individuals. Some boxers choose to raise their guard in order to protect better their head. Others prefer to lower their guard in order to protect better their torso. In a real fight, most fighters will change constantly the position of their guard during the fight, depending on the exact situation.

• Peek-a-boo
• Cross-armed
• Crab